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Increasing fixed charges are biting hard in Queensland and input comparisons with other states suggests consumers are right to be sceptical.

Yesterday AGL's Simon Camroux claimed it was too complicated to allow customers to bid-in reductions in demand in competition with power generators bidding astronomical prices. But it isn't.

The inability to source a top-end energy efficient fridge highlight's Australia's climate policy and energy market mess.

The telco's former chief executive may have attracted plenty of criticism but his foresight on investing in China shouldn't be overlooked.

Fulfilling the true potential of any new technology investment requires a comprehensive rethink of just what the change means to your organisation.

The prospect of huge rewards has attracted investors to some top technology investments.

Local market flat in early trade after falls on global bourses overnight.

Bank welcomes improved consumer and business sentiment, says businesses are thinking about investing again.

Strong retail sales suggest the US consumer is finally starting to feel confident again but millions of long-term unemployed are being left behind.

As more of China's ageing consumers lock up cash to save for retirement, the success of economic and healthcare reforms will be crucial to defuse a looming crisis.

The mid-year budget update and the Reserve Bank's December minutes will dominate local news in the coming week, while overseas the focus will remain on the prospect of a Fed taper.

As the parliamentary year ends, The Conversation presents a rundown of the climate change and science policy decisions made since the election.

On many fronts, China is surprisingly well-advanced in its historic transition to a carbon-lite economy. Australia's clean energy experts need to get with the program.

Apple's iOS 7 may be running on almost three quarters of Apple-supported mobile devices but the user experience isn't perfect. If anything, it can be an exercise in acute frustration.

Three months in, the government is wracked with division and drama as spy scandals, Gonski backflips and Holden exits drag on popularity. The question is whether it will be a lasting trend.

Jetstar Asia could soon commit to codeshare deal with Emirates: report.